LMT Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 554h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much a company relies on borrowed money versus shareholder equity to finance its operations and growth.
Sector Performance
93th percentileLMT
2.76x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.13x
Deep Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio measures how much a company relies on borrowed money versus shareholder equity to finance its operations and growth.
At 2.76x, LMT carries $2.76 of debt for every $1 of equity, a level far above the sector median of 0.73x and placing it in the 92nd percentile among peers. No trend data is available because the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and last eight quarters of history are all reported as N/A. Without a trend, the current high leverage cannot be assessed for direction—only the elevated level stands alone. This combination of a very high ratio with no trend information suggests heightened financial risk, as the company is heavily leveraged compared to its industry. The metric strongly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, since such a high debt load increases vulnerability to interest rate changes or earnings downturns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about LMT?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
Who are LMT's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: FICO (-1.73x), SBUX (-1.78x), HLT (-2.09x), MSCI (-2.31x), ETSY (-2.62x).
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The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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2.76x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.13x
How LMT's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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